Carli Lloyd is a renowned American soccer player, best known for scoring the winning goals in the gold medal matches of the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. Her exceptional performance across multiple international tournaments has cemented her legacy as one of the greatest in the sport.
Carli Anne Lloyd was born on July 16, 1982, in Delran, New Jersey, to Steve and Pam Lloyd. She developed an early passion for soccer at the age of five, honing her skills through hours of individual practice and pickup games at her local field.
Lloyd attended Delran High School, where her talent quickly became evident. She was twice named Girls' High School Player of the Year by the Philadelphia Inquirer. She also competed with the Medford Strikers club team, helping them secure back-to-back state cup championships.
Lloyd gained international acclaim during the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. Taking on a leadership role after being named captain during the tournament, she scored the decisive goal in the quarterfinal match against China and converted a penalty in a critical semifinal against Germany. In the final, she delivered a historic performance by netting a hat trick within the first 16 minutes, leading the United States to a commanding 5-2 victory over Japan. For her exceptional contributions, she received the Golden Ball award as the tournament's best player.
Her earlier Olympic achievements also set her apart. Lloyd scored the only goals in the gold medal matches at both the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics, securing victories for the U.S. women's national team. Her consistent high-level play earned her widespread recognition.
In March 2016, Lloyd joined several of her U.S. Women's National Team teammates in filing a federal wage discrimination complaint against U.S. Soccer. The complaint highlighted pay disparities between the men's and women's teams and marked a pivotal step in the ongoing fight for equality in sports compensation.
Despite the team’s early exit during the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Lloyd's individual excellence was again recognized. In January 2017, she was named the Best FIFA Women's Player for the second consecutive year, outperforming notable international players such as Germany's Melanie Behringer and Brazil’s Marta, a five-time recipient of the honor.
On November 4, 2016, Lloyd married her longtime partner, professional golf player Brian Hollins, in a private beach ceremony in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. The couple, who had been together since high school, got engaged in 2013 after more than a decade of dating. Lloyd described the wedding as a relaxed celebration with fewer than 100 guests, emphasizing her desire for a low-key, joyful affair surrounded by loved ones. She noted that her only requests were to look and feel great, without unnecessary extravagance.
| Birth Date: | 16 Jul, 1982 |
| Age: | 38 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Delran Township |
| Education: | Rutgers University Delran High School |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American association football player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
